Not available outside of the UK & Ireland.

Analysis Note

Molecular weight based on viscosity. Also assayed by MALLS.

Application

Poly-DL-ornithine hydrobromide has been used to coat coverslips to seed dorsal root ganglion neurons from rats. It has also been used to coat dishes for mouse cortical neuron culture.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Poly-DL-ornithine is a basic polypeptide that provides an ideal condition for the growth of neurons in culture. It inhibits the growth of bacteria.

Other Notes

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Packaging

25, 100, 250, 500 mg in poly bottle